Principal Resident Engineer - Substations

Location: UAE

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition - while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It's an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.

Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.

We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission

As Principal Resident Engineer (PRE) - Substations in our Electrical Grids department, you will contribute to our mission every day by playing a crucial role in the delivery of high-voltage GIS substation and cable projects in the UAE.

Your key responsibilities

• Take overall project supervision and site-based construction/commissioning management responsibility for 400kV/220kV/132kV GIS substations and associated cable works.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including the client, EPC contractors, statutory bodies, and third-party consultants.
• Lead on-site progress monitoring, cost control, and change order coordination to support project milestones.
• Conduct effective progress reviews and reporting to ensure transparent and accurate project documentation and communication.

We would love to hear from people with

Your qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BE) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with a strong background in EHV substation and cable projects in the UAE
• Prior TRANSCO approval (preferred)

Who you are

• A strategic and detail-oriented engineer with hands-on experience in site-based project execution
• An effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• A result-driven professional with solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here.

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY LLC ABU DHABI

Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree